2006-12-29 23:40:35 · 7 answers · asked by qwerty u 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It depends on how many trees there are - if there are only 2 trees, then "between" would be correct. Since, presumably, there are 3 or more, "among" is correct.
2006-12-30 03:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wind howled among the trees is correct. You could also use through, under, around, or other prepositions. The wind howled at the trees is also possible and gives an altogether different feel.
2006-12-30 00:17:15 · answer #2 · answered by Bethany 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a metaphor, and I think it's acceptable. I have heard of the wind "howling through trees", but I think your phraseology gives a slightly different image.
I quite like it!
2006-12-29 23:45:29 · answer #3 · answered by cloud43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With modern understanding that plants are living creatures, among need no more be considered wrong. If you are more comfortable with amidst, use it. Many of the wrongs of Professor Fowler's time are perfectly accepted now.
2006-12-29 23:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Among is correct for amid several. Between is used for between two.
2006-12-30 00:09:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess its ryt .. u can type also : the wind howled the trees off .. i guess
2006-12-29 23:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by Manar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use "amongst"
2006-12-29 23:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by hayharbr 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋